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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,294.94 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,294.94 and 376.13 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,294.94 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,294.94 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,294.94 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 487,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,069.96/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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